University of Nebraska–Lincoln

College of Engineering

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Graduate Programs


Master of Engineering (MEng)

The nonthesis Master of Engineering degree is a professional practice-oriented advanced degree program offered by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering. It is geared toward the working professional and allows students to develop a plan of study consisting of core courses and electives.

The program is designed for individuals who have at least one degree in engineering or significant engineering practice and a degree in a related field.

Application Deadlines: 2/15 - fall; 9/15 - spring
Entrance Exam: GRE preferred but not required (determined by area of concentration)
TOEFL Score: 525-paper/195-computer

Other Departmental Requests: personal statement, three letters of recommendation and possibly others determined by area of concentration.

Those interested in the Master of Engineering may choose from four areas of concentration:

The MEng, MS and Ph.D. degrees are granted by the Graduate College.

Extended Education & Outreach offers an online Master of Engineering program with a concentration in Engineering Management. Visit http://extended.unl.edu/mengmgt for more details.


Architectural Engineering (36 credit hours)

Graduate Info: http://www.ae.unomaha.edu/programs/gradprograms.html

* 15 credits in architectural engineering or civil/structural courses
* 6 credits in graduate design projects
* 9 credits in management or business administration
* 6 credits in electives

A minimum of 12 hours must be from courses open exclusively to graduate students. The degree is offered on the Omaha campus in the Peter Kiewit Institute.

Contact:
Dr. Mingsheng Liu
Chair, MEng in Architectural Engineering
402-554-2173
mliu2@unl.edu


Construction (36 credit hours)

Graduate Info: http://engineering.unl.edu/cm/graduate/graduate.html

The Master of Engineering in Construction offers a unique blend of courses in construction, business and law. The program is geared toward individuals who want to pursue advanced studies in construction with an emphasis on construction applications.

The program is offered on the Lincoln Campus. Three departments participate: Construction Management, Civil Engineering, and Construction Systems.

* 18 credits in construction
* 9 credits in management or business administration
* 9 credits in other electives

A minimum of 18 hours must be from courses open exclusively to graduate students.

Contact:
Dr. Wayne Jensen
Coordinator, MEng in Construction
(402) 472-3738
wjensen2@unl.edu

Some courses for the MEng degree are offered on the Omaha campus. To find our more about these courses, contact:

Dr. James D. Goedert
(402) 554-2497
jgoedert@mail.unomaha.edu


Engineering Management (36 credit hours)

Graduate Info:
http://www.engr.unl.edu/ie/

* 18 credits in industrial and management systems engineering
* 9 credits in management or business administration
* 9 credits in other industrial and management systems engineering courses

A minimum of 18 hours must be from courses open exclusively to graduate students. This degree is also offered online and is administered through Extended Education & Outreach.

Information: http://extended.unl.edu/mengmgt

Contact:
Dr. Michael, Riley, P.E.
Coordinator, MEng in Engineering Management
402-472-3495
mriley1@unl.edu

Contact:
Dr. Ram Bishu
Dept. of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Graduate Chair
402-472-2393
rbishu1@unl.edu


Telecommunications Engineering (36 credit hours)

Web page: http://www.ceen.unomaha.edu/graduate/mste.php

* 12 credits in computer and electronics engineering
* 9 credits in telecommunications electives
* 9 credits in secondary area electives
* 1-6 credits in telecommunications engineering individual project

The degree is offered on the Omaha campus in the Peter Kiewit Institute.

Contact:
Dr. Hamid Sharif
Coordinator, MEng in Telecommunications Engineering
402-554-3628
hsharif@unomaha.edu

 

Graduate Programs:


Department/Field of Study
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)1
Master of Science (M.S.)
Master of Engineering (M. Eng.)
Master of Architectural Engineering (M.A.E.)
1 The doctoral program offered by the College of Engineering is a unified program with various participating fields. Students receive a Ph.D. in Engineering with several formal areas of specialization available.

Apply for Graduate Programs

Downloads:


Graduate View Book
Graduate Student Handbook
UNL Graduate Recruitment Fellowship Application
Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award
Outstanding Masters Thesis Award
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award
Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award
Fellowships

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To apply:
Office of Graduate Studies
1100 Seaton Hall
Lincoln, NE 68588-0619
(402) 472-2875
http://www.unl.edu/gradstud/